10 Days Naran Hunza Skardu Tour
Overview
The famous triangle in one continuous private journey: Kaghan's alpine green, Hunza's heritage and turquoise, and Baltistan's lakes and high plateau. Ten days, three regions, zero repeated roads on the main loop.
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Trip Highlights
- Lake Saif-ul-Malook and Babusar Pass
- Complete Hunza circuit with Attabad
- Skardu: Shangrila, Kachura, Cold Desert
- Deosai Plains in season (Jun to Sep)
- One-way loop: new scenery daily
Day by Day Itinerary
10-day planIslamabad to Naran
Travel through the Kaghan Valley with planned comfort and viewpoint stops. The Skardu section is planned around realistic road or flight conditions, with enough margin for weather-sensitive domestic aviation. For Islamabad to Naran on day 1, heritage stops involve stairs, stone lanes and short walks; the order can change with opening hours and traffic, while the guide keeps the main cultural visits in the programme.
Max altitude 2,409 mSaif-ul-Malook to Chilas
Lake jeep; Babusar crossing (seasonal). Babusar Pass is used only after the authorities confirm seasonal access; the Karakoram Highway remains the practical alternative when the pass is closed. For Saif-ul-Malook to Chilas on day 2, lake activities and stopping points are selected from current weather, access and crowd conditions; comfortable shoes and a light warm layer are useful even when most of the day is vehicle based.
Max altitude 4,173 mChilas to Karimabad
Continue to Hunza, check in at the hotel and enjoy an easy evening. The Indus corridor, Nanga Parbat viewpoint and Rakaposhi viewpoint are considered en route, with stops selected according to visibility and safe parking.
Max altitude 2,438 mHunza heritage day
Hunza heritage day. For Hunza heritage day on day 4, the Skardu section is planned around realistic road or flight conditions, with enough margin for weather-sensitive domestic aviation. For Hunza heritage day on day 4, heritage stops involve stairs, stone lanes and short walks; the order can change with opening hours and traffic, while the guide keeps the main cultural visits in the programme.
Max altitude 2,850 mAttabad + upper Hunza
Attabad + upper Hunza. At Attabad Lake, any boating stop proceeds only when wind, lake conditions and the selected operator allow a safe departure. For Attabad + upper Hunza on day 5, boating proceeds only when wind, water conditions and the selected operator allow it; the guide keeps enough time for safe photo stops and the onward road journey without rushing the lakeside visit.
Max altitude 2,600 mHunza to Skardu
Follow the mountain road beside the Indus River with planned comfort and viewpoint stops. For Hunza to Skardu on day 6, the Skardu section is planned around realistic road or flight conditions, with enough margin for weather-sensitive domestic aviation.
Max altitude 2,228 mSkardu lakes & desert
Visit Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake and the Sarfaranga Cold Desert. For Skardu lakes & desert on day 7, the Skardu section is planned around realistic road or flight conditions, with enough margin for weather-sensitive domestic aviation. Before this day ends, the guide confirms the preparation and departure time for Deosai (Jun to Sep) in the 10 Days Naran Hunza Skardu Tour itinerary.
Max altitude 2,500 mDeosai (Jun to Sep)
Plateau day; alternates in shoulder season. Deosai access is seasonal and normally depends on the park road opening; wildlife sightings and exact stops cannot be guaranteed. For Deosai (Jun to Sep) on day 8, the route uses practical meal and comfort stops without promising every roadside viewpoint; the guide reconfirms the arrival estimate and following start time as conditions become clear.
Max altitude 4,114 mSkardu to Besham/Chilas
Begin the return leg with scheduled comfort, meal and viewpoint stops. For Skardu to Besham/Chilas on day 9, the Skardu section is planned around realistic road or flight conditions, with enough margin for weather-sensitive domestic aviation.
Max altitude 1,265 mReturn to Islamabad
Return to Islamabad. The final transfer keeps a sensible buffer for the agreed train or flight time, while any optional stop depends on the remaining daylight and traffic. For Return to Islamabad on day 10, allow a full mountain-road day with meal, fuel and comfort stops agreed en route; the driver follows the road that is officially open and adjusts timing for traffic, weather and daylight.
What’s Included
Included
- Hotel accommodation (breakfast included)
- Private vehicle with experienced KKH driver
- All fuel, tolls and parking
- confirmed-guest on-trip WhatsApp support
- All applicable taxes
- Jeeps for Saif-ul-Malook & Deosai
Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Park fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 10 days enough for all three?
Yes with our routing, though it's an active trip; add 2 days for a slower pace.
Can we fly one leg?
Skardu to Islamabad flights can replace the last two road days, at cost, weather permitting.
Is this tour completely private?
Yes: your own vehicle, your own driver, and departure on any date you choose. No strangers, no fixed seats, and the daily plan flexes to your pace.
Can the trip begin at Skardu Airport?
Yes: fly Islamabad to Skardu (tickets booked at cost) and we start the itinerary from the airport, trimming the road days. A road backup is always planned in case mountain weather cancels the flight.
What happens if a domestic flight is cancelled?
Mountain weather cancels a share of Gilgit and Skardu flights, so every fly-based plan carries a costed road backup that activates automatically: you may lose a day, never the trip. Road-based itineraries are unaffected.
Is Khunjerab Pass included?
Not in the standard plan: this itinerary focuses elsewhere: but a Khunjerab day (4,693 m, open ~May to Nov) can be added to any private booking; ask for the extended quote.
Which hotels are used?
Named properties are confirmed on your quote; expect well-reviewed standard hotels, with deluxe and luxury upgrades available at booking. See our Hotels page for the full 65-hotel partner list and per-night rates.
Is this package suitable for children?
Yes for school-age kids and up who enjoy walking; drive-instead options exist for most active days.
Is the tour suitable for senior travellers?
Yes with reasonable mobility: vehicle access covers nearly every highlight, walking is optional, and we pace days generously. Tell us about any conditions and we’ll adapt the plan.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Completely: add or drop days, swap valleys, change hotel tiers or start cities; it’s your trip and re-quoting a custom version costs nothing.